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title: "Highways England COVID-19 PPE Provision"
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buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND"
published: "2020-04-24"
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# Highways England COVID-19 PPE Provision

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bab53eaf-a685-4379-bf0d-15826823ceff

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## Summary

Highways England has completed a procurement process titled "Highways England COVID-19 PPE Provision," aimed at supplying protective gear, specifically face masks. The contract, awarded to Direct Corporate Clothing Plc, involved a total value of £342,000 and falls under the goods procurement category. This single tender action was considered below threshold, with the tender period formally ending on 23rd April 2020. The contract is set to run from 23rd April 2020 to 14th May 2020, with delivery required across various regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, South East, and London.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in protective gear and personal protective equipment (PPE), particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies experienced in manufacturing or supplying face masks and other PPE items can benefit from this awarded contract, which highlights an ongoing demand for such products in response to health and safety needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

## Notice

Contract award notice to Direct Corporate Clothing Plc for the supply of face masks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da259e68-39fa-4dae-93c4-fee47f8d4ee4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2020 - 14 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £342,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £342,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIRECT CORPORATE CLOTHING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18143000 - Protective gear

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2020 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da259e68-39fa-4dae-93c4-fee47f8d4ee4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da259e68-39fa-4dae-93c4-fee47f8d4ee4
  24th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/745f4635-a771-4fa4-8f59-dd4599d3022c
  n/a

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